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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.71, 228.66 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.71, 228.66 and 103.55 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.71 : 228.66 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.71/228.66 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.71x = 228.66 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.71x = 23,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676.21/165.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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